After being reborn, I went on a killing spree in the imperial court.

Xue Xiqiong was so frightened that she rolled off the ground, her legs too weak to stand. She could only crawl on the ground towards the door, crying out, "Help! Help! Someone help me!"

When she arrived at the door, no matter how much Xue Xiqiong knocked, no one answered.

Xue Xiqiong resignedly looked at the figure behind her.

"What are you doing! There's a cause for every crime, and I didn't kill you! Don't come any closer! It was those bandits. If you want revenge, go find those bandits. Why are you coming after me?" Xue Xiqiong huddled in the corner, trembling uncontrollably.

"Why did you lie to me and bring me to Liucheng? Why did you hurt me!"

"I didn't hurt you! I didn't!" Xue Xiqiong covered her eyes, not daring to look at her.

"It wasn't my fault! I was just afraid of becoming a widow and wanted you to come with me. I didn't know these things would happen!"

"You're still lying! Come with me to the underworld!"

"Ah! No, no! I don't want to die! I don't want to die!" Xue Xiqiong covered her face, unable to look anymore.

"I was wrong, I was wrong! I deliberately tricked you into taking the back path, causing you to encounter bandits and ruin your reputation. I thought that way Qingli would be mine alone!" Xue Xiqiong cried, her eyes brimming with fear.

"I didn't want you to die! I really just wanted to ruin your reputation, I really didn't want to kill you, it's just that your life was cut short. It really has nothing to do with me!"

"You should go and take Fan Qingli's life. It's all his fault for having to fight this war."

"Rumors are circulating that Liucheng cannot be defended, and Qingli may die for her country! I thought with the princess here, and since she has died so many times and survived, she would surely be alright this time too. Qingli would definitely be safe as well. That's why I tricked you into leaving the capital! I truly never imagined you would die!"

"I really didn't expect this... Waaah..."

In an instant, the previously pitch-black room was suddenly illuminated by a bright light. This unexpected light made the entire room clearly visible.

Xue Xiqiong on the ground seemed to sense the light as well, and her tightly closed eyes began to slowly open.

The woman in white lifted the long hair that had been covering her face. When Xue Xiqiong saw the woman's face clearly, she realized she had been tricked. "How could it be you? You...you actually dressed up as a ghost to scare me!"

Bai Lu smiled smugly at her, a smile that clearly carried a hint of cunning and playfulness.

Cao Yuan and Fan Qingli came in from outside.

“Qingli…” Xue Xiqiong crawled to Fan Qingli’s side, “Look how outrageous they are, they actually dressed up as ghosts to scare me.”

"Xue Xiqiong, I never imagined you could be so vicious!"

Fan Qingli looked at her in surprise, "I really regret how I ever fell for you!"

"Qingli, let me explain!" Xue Xiqiong reached out to grab his clothes but was kicked away by Fan Qingli.

"Get off me! Don't touch me!"

"Fan Qingli, do you still want to keep such a woman in your Fan family?" Cao Yuan asked.

"Qingli, I was wrong, I know I was wrong, please forgive me! I won't do it again, I'll never do it again," Xue Xiqiong pleaded, hugging Fan Qingli's leg.

"Forgive me? Mei'er's remains can't even be found, and you want me to forgive her!"

"It wasn't me who forgave you, it was Mei'er."

"Xue Xiqiong, how could you have become like this! Ever since you entered the Minister's mansion, your rivalry with Mei'er in the courtyard has never ceased. I've already turned a blind eye to it, but now you actually want to kill Mei'er!"

Fan Qingli grabbed Xue Xiqiong by the collar and said excitedly, "Do you know how important a woman's reputation is? How could you do such a thing! You have disappointed me so much!"

"Qingli! I did this because I love you so much! Now that Luo Xuemei is dead, please give me another chance! I beg you!" Xue Xiqiong was still struggling desperately.

"Who said she's dead!"

Cao Yuan said.

Fan Qingli asked in confusion, "What do you mean by that, Your Highness?"

Cao Yuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sly smile, and she said, "I said she was dead just to scare Xue Xiqiong. She's still alive and well! Xue Xiqiong, you must be very disappointed."

"Where is she now?" Fan Qingli asked anxiously.

"Fan Qingli, you need to give Luo Xuemei justice now! Otherwise, I think if you hand Luo Xuemei over, she will do this kind of thing again next time."

"Qingli, look, she's not dead! Please forgive me! I promise I won't do it again! Please!" Xue Xiqiong sobbed, her face contorted with tears.

"I can apologize to Luo Xuemei, please don't send me away, okay?"

"Qingli, if I get divorced, my life is over! Please don't abandon me! I finally managed to marry into the Minister's family, you can't be so heartless to me."

"We've known each other for a while, but have you ever been sincere with me? Right now, instead of feeling guilty about the mistakes you've made, you're just afraid of being dumped!" Fan Qingli clenched her fists, feeling only disappointment and disgust towards her.

"I……"

"Princess, I am still your sister. You wouldn't want to kill me, would you? Xinian did something wrong, but I did nothing wrong to you. You can't let innocent bystanders suffer the consequences."

“Fan Qingli, this is your family matter! You decide!” Cao Yuan couldn’t interfere too much in other people’s family affairs, and she also believed that Fan Qingli would not tolerate this kind of person.

Xue Xiqiong swallowed hard, looking at him nervously.

"Xue Xiqiong, I never want to see you again in this life! I will give you a letter of divorce when we return to the capital!"

When those two words, like a bolt from the blue—"letter of divorce"—entered Xue Xiqiong's ears, she was struck dumb, frozen in place.

He slumped helplessly onto the cold, hard ground.

"No... Qingli! How could you do this to me? Were all our vows of eternal love and sweet words just fleeting moments?"

Xue Xiqiong cried out in a hoarse voice, her voice filled with despair and resentment. Tears welled up uncontrollably from her eyes, sliding down her pale and haggard cheeks and dripping onto the ground, forming tiny teardrops.

Faced with Xue Xiqiong's heartbroken appearance, Fan Qingli felt no pity whatsoever.

His face was expressionless, his steps firm and resolute as he turned and left without looking back. Each step felt like it was treading on Xue Xiqiong's broken heart, causing her unbearable pain.

"Qingli, Qingli! Please don't go." Xue Xiqiong stretched out her trembling hands, trying to grab Fan Qingli's receding figure.

"Fan Qingli! Stop right there!"

Fan Qingli stood still, without turning around.

Xue Xiqiong wiped away her tears and stood up. "Fan Qingli, how dare you treat me like this! You promised me you would be my wife! And what happened? I'm just a concubine!"

"You spend your days out partying and drinking, saying I'm cruel to Luo Xuemei. Isn't this all your fault?"

"If we hadn't come looking for you, were you still planning to marry that vixen from earlier that day! You call me ruthless, but what kind of person are you anyway!"

"You!" Fan Qingli raised his hand, but stopped before the slap could land on her face.

"Go ahead and hit me, beat me to death!"

Fan Qingli clenched her raised hand into a fist, then shook it off and left.

Cao Yuan and Bai Lu left together.

Xue Xiqiong was left alone in the room.